Glow in the dark pigment, also known as photoluminescent powder, is an inorganic luminous material, as a non-toxic, harmless and environmentally safe product, glow in the dark pigment can be mixed with any colorless and transparent neutral medium, currently glow in the dark pigment is widely used in paints and inks, rubber,silicone, plastic,resin, glass,ceramics and other industries. As people’s attention to the application of glow in the dark pigment increases, people’s questions about glow in the dark pigment also gradually increase.

Can glow in the dark pigment be used in water or contact with aqueous media?

Conventional glow in the dark pigment are not allowed to come into contact with water. Once placed in water or mixed with aqueous media, the glow in the dark pigment will hydrolysis and will no longer glow. Even when stored, they need to be sealed in a dry place as much as possible, otherwise they will absorb moisture from the air and will also hydrolysis over time.

For water-related applications, waterproof glow in the dark pigment is the most appropriate choice. Waterproof glow in the dark pigment is made by coating the surface of conventional glow in the dark pigment using a special process. Even if we put it in water, it does not produce any toxic gas, it does not dissolve and it does not have any chemical reaction with water and is safe for our body.

Waterproof glow in the dark pigment can be mixed with water-based media to make water-based glow in the dark ink, water-based glow in the dark paint, water-based glow in the dark coating and other products.Waterproof glow in the dark pigment is also recommended for general outdoor projects such as glow in the dark pavements, glow in the dark footwalk, Glow in the dark street signs and road painting lines, which are often exposed to the sun and rain. waterproof glow in the dark pigment can be mixed with water-based paints for printing, painting or spraying.

In summary, conventional glow in the dark pigment cannot be directly placed in water or mixed with water-based media, but waterproof glow in the dark pigment can be used, so we can choose waterproof glow in the dark pigment in environments with water.